Fibroblast Growth Factor 23

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Fibroblast growth factor 23 (251 aa, ~28 kDa) is encoded by the human FGF23 gene. This protein is involved in inhibition of renal tubular phosphate transport.

**Synonyms:** - FGF-23 - Phosphatonin - Tumor-Derived Hypophosphatemia Inducing Factor - Tumor-Derived Hypophosphatemia-Inducing Factor